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Memento mori literally means "Remember you must die". The early Puritan settlers were particularly aware of death and fearful of what it might mean, so a Puritan tombstone will often display a memento mori intended for the living.
“Memento Mori,” or translated in English, “Remember you must die.” The point of this reminder isn’t to be morbid or promote fear, but to inspire, motivate and clarify. The idea has been central to art, philosophy, literature, architecture, and more throughout history.
The Memento Mori Coin. We are excited to announce that the Daily Stoic is now releasing its own Memento Mori—”remember that you will die”—medallion as a physical manifestation for you to carry with everywhere. Each coin is handcrafted in the United States by a custom mint operating in Minnesota since 1882.
Mar 9, 2024 · Memento Mori is a phrase that has spread itself across both time and culture. It’s been used in the meditation practices of the Buddhists and in the philosophy of the Stoics, all in an effort to find gratitude for life and a perspective that makes our existence more vibrant.
Memento Mori — (Latin: remember you will die)–is the ancient practice of reflection on our mortality that goes back to Socrates, who said that the proper practice of philosophy is “about nothing else but dying and being dead.”. In his Meditations—essentially his own private journal— Marcus Aurelius wrote that “You could leave life ...
A memento mori is an artwork designed to remind the viewer of their mortality and of the shortness and fragility of human life. Pablo Picasso. Goat’s Skull, Bottle and Candle (1952) Tate. © Succession Picasso/DACS 2024. Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning ‘remember you must die’.
Memento Mori, a Latin phrase meaning “remember you must die,” is a powerful concept embedded in Stoicism, urging people to reflect on their mortality. This reflection isn’t meant to evoke fear or sadness but to inspire individuals to live more fully, authentically, and mindfully, considering that life is finite.
